Elizabeth East · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth East

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Much lower costs define Elizabeth East, where the typical monthly mortgage is just $1,062. This affordability is reflected in the rental market and a high proportion of renters compared to other areas. The housing landscape is a mix of detached houses and townhomes, though overall costs remain far below the national figure.

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📍 Elizabeth East, Suburb / Locality

Where Elizabeth East sits — Median rent (weekly)

$225 ▲ +60.7%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Elizabeth East — lower than 68% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Elizabeth East$225
5112, SA $230
South Australia $300
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

Typical weekly rent is $225, which is well below the South Australian figure of $300 and far below the Australian average. Monthly mortgage payments are also much lower than most areas, with the usual payment sitting at $1,062.

$225 ▲ +60.7%

Lower than 68% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $140
  • 2016: $200
  • 2021: $225

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,062 ▼ -2.7%

Lower than 83% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,092
  • 2016: $1,083
  • 2021: $1,062

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Elizabeth East, $200–$349 is the majority at 59%; Under $200 is next at 39%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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Elizabeth East splits fairly evenly between $1,000–$1,799 (49%) and Under $1,000 (46%), with $1,800–$2,999 at 4%.

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Renting is very common here, with 44.4% of households renting, a figure far above both the state and national averages. Conversely, only 20% of homes are owned outright, which is among the lowest proportions for this level.

44.4% ▼ -1.0%

Higher than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 44.9%
  • 2016: 43.6%
  • 2021: 44.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

20.0% ▲ +2.9%

Lower than 90% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 19.5%
  • 2016: 20.2%
  • 2021: 20.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Elizabeth East, the largest group is Rented at 45%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (31%) and Owned outright (20%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses make up 65.6% of the market, which is far below the South Australian average of 78%. This is offset by a higher share of townhouses and semi-detached homes, while 78% of all homes have three or more bedrooms.

0.80 ▼ -27.3%

Lower than 57% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.80
  • 2021: 0.80

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

65.6% ▲ +4.6%

Lower than 88% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 62.8%
  • 2016: 64.5%
  • 2021: 65.6%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

78.0% ▼ -0.6%

Lower than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.5%
  • 2016: 75.7%
  • 2021: 78.0%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Elizabeth East, Separate house is the majority at 66%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 34%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Elizabeth East, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 69%; 2 bedrooms is next at 15%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Elizabeth East [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL40399/elizabeth-east/topic/housing-dwellings